According to Newsweek, Jack Abramoff has some ties to the Bush administration. Besides the fact that Abramoff was a big contributor to the Bush campaign, Abramoff was part of Bush's transition team. Things were cozier than we were led to believe.
In this analysis of the scope of this scandal, let us not forget that this scandal has to do with bribes. Abramoff sought to influence the voting of these lawmakers. 75% of the lawmakers who received money from Abramoff are Republicans. Some Republicans are brushing off the charge that this is the largest scandal in U.S. history. They say what Bill Clinton did was worse. Clinton's adultery concerned his marriage, and was of concern to him and his wife. This Republican scandal involves many elected officials and millions of dollars.
